Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) in cancer patients placed by specialist nurses. A prospective observational study of 817 consecutive catheterizations

Potentially fatal complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs)

Nephrologists Versus Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: Are the PICCs Winning?

Because of their low rate of procedure-related complications, ease of placement, and favorable cost profile, peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) have increased in prevalence (1–3). In patients with difficult to obtain intravenous access, PICCs are a reasonable form of central venous access when repeated administration of intravenous therapy and/or phlebotomy is required. Alth...

Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters (PICCs): An Opportunity for Antimicrobial Stewardship

Efficacy of peripherally inserted central venous catheters placed in noncentral veins.

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) are commonly used intravenous access devices in children. Although PICCs are intended to be placed in central veins, many fail to reach this location. These noncentral PICCs are used for administration of medications and isotonic solutions. OBJECTIVES To examine the efficacy of noncentral PICCs for completion of therapy, the co...

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) in CKD: PICC'ing the Best Access for Kidney Disease Patients.

The use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) has increased significantly in recent years, in part due to perceived advantages over other forms of venous access, particularly among patients with difficult-to-obtain intravenous access. It is generally accepted that PICCs are safe and effective while having the benefits of ease of placement, a lower rate of procedure-related c...